Recently I came across an interesting and lightly written book by Boyé Lafayette De Mente, an American author, journalist, and adventurer, about ‘the sensual side of Japan’. Probably not for the academic discussion, because it is not the peer-reviewed piece of writing. However, it offers very insightful observations and is entertaining. Highly recommended for the beginners in Japan, who are
If you are keen on having a bit better understanding of the changes in Japan over the last 20 years, please check the following links to documentary films provided below. 1994 Female Sexuality in Japan by ABC Australia 2009 Tokyo Hostess by The New York Times It as about women’s roles and choices, the mix of traditional and modern trends,
I highly recommend The Codes of Gender, if you want to understand better how popular culture shapes the perception of femininity and masculinity. The movie is great!
I highly recommend to peruse the case study published in The International Gestalt Journal by FABIENNE KUENZLI, PhD. TURNING AWAY FROM DIFFICULT PROBLEMS WITH GENTLE SOLUTIONS: THERAPY WITH A TEENAGER BATTLING WITH ANGER Throughout the text the author intertwines three narratives: what client says, the inner dialogue of the therapist, and the narration from the book ‘The Little Prince’ by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry I found
An excellent publication for online professionals including psychologists, doctors and counsellors. Highly recommended book if you plan to offer your professional services online.